1989 BMW 518 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1989 BMW 518 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 518 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.

Compare all specifications:

1989 BMW 518 1970 Ford Cortina
Make BMW Ford
Model 518 Cortina
Year Released 1989 1970
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1766 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 56 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 165 Nm 92 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 63 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2590 mm


 

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